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Swiss Steak is Comfort food at it’s finest! Tender beef braised in a tomato sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes for a dish your entire family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
The best kind of comfort food is the kind that reminds you of your childhood, the food your mother or grandmother use to make. Swiss Steak is that kind of comfort food. For those of us who grew up in the 70’s you will probably agree.
Swiss steak is typically made from a less tender cut of steak such as round steak which is then tenderized and coated in flour and cooked. My version is not tenderized but instead I brown the meat first and then cook it on low for about an hour which helps to tenderize the meat.
Ingredients Needed
- Flour. I use unbleached all purpose flour
- Salt and Pepper
- Round Steak
- Beef Broth or Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Diced Canned Tomatoes
- Green Pepper
- Onion. White or yellow onion.
- Onion Powder
How to Make Swiss Steak
- Mix together flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a plastic bag
- Cube steak into 1-2-inch pieces.
- Add in cubed steak and mix until meat is covered in flour.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat.
- Add the meat and onions to the pan and cook until the meat is browned on both sides and the onions are softened.
- Pour in water or beef broth and cover and let simmer for about 1 hour or until beef is fork tender or medium heat.
- Add more water if needed. Check occasionally to make sure the water hasn’t evaporated.
- Mix together diced tomatoes, green pepper, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour over beef and stir to combine.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened.
What to Pair This With:
This is pure comfort food so we loved it served with mashed potatoes.
It is also delicious served over some buttered noodles.
Another favorite at our house is Rice Pilaf.
What a better way to warm up the tummies on a cold fall or winter night. A meal just like grandma use to make!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will leftovers last?
You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, use the microwave at a reduced power to heat through.
Freeze leftovers in a sturdy freezer container or zippered freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before servingf..
What meat can I use to make Swiss Steak?
Your best option is a round steak. You can use is either a top round steak, bottom round steak, or eye of round.
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Swiss Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 lbs. round steak cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup beef broth can use water instead if you prefer
- 29 oz diced tomatoes 2 (14.5 oz) cans
- 1/2 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 onion cut into rings
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a plastic bag
- Add in steak and mix until meat is covered in flour.
- Heat oil in a heavy pan.
- Add the meat and onions and cook until the meat is browned on both sides and the onions are softened.
- Add in water, cover and let simmer for about 1 hour or until beef is fork tender.
- Add more water if needed. Check ocassionally to make sure the water hasn’t evaporated.
- Mix together diced tomatotes, green pepper, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour over beef and stir to combine
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened.
Tips & Notes:
- Heat the oil in a pan on the stove top and brown the onion and meat.
- Place that mixture along with all the remaining ingredients into a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until meat is fork tender.
Freeze leftovers in a sturdy freezer container or zippered freezer bag for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
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Deb Wilson says
I loved this recipe. It tasted (and had the texture) just how I remember Swiss Steak to be.
Ksila says
This was soooooooo so good. My entire picky family loved it…from my 3
Toddlers to my husband!! This is our second time having it tonight. I cannot wait. Great recipe. DELISH!!
Leigh Anne says
So love hearing this!!!